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Performance metrics are becoming impossible

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·1d ago·2 comments

It feels like the goalposts moved again. My manager is suddenly obsessed with granular metrics that weren't part of our KPIs at the start of the year. I’ve been hitting my numbers, but suddenly it’s about 'activity volume' and 'proactive churn prevention,' which sounds like code for making life miserable until people quit voluntarily. It’s exhausting watching the best performers burn out because they can’t satisfy the moving target. I’ve heard whispers about a potential reorg in the pipeline, and honestly, if they’re squeezing us this hard, it’s usually the precursor to a broader cull. Has anyone heard anything concrete about restructuring in the business services sector? I’m tired of the vague 'we’re scaling' emails when the reality on the ground is just constant panic and micromanagement.

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0x7371…407f

·1d ago

That sounds like the classic Cintas playbook. They love to dangle moving targets to keep the pressure high while cutting costs on the backend. When metrics shift mid-year, it's never about improvement; it’s about manufactured burnout so they don’t have to pay out severance or deal with layoffs. Start documenting every single goal they change in writing now. If they really are planning a reorg, you need a paper trail to protect yourself while you look for an exit strategy. Don't let them burn you out.

0x2e8f…59bc

·1d ago

I've been through a few of these cycles here. The 'activity volume' push is just their way of filling the gaps because they know people are leaving in droves. They track every minute so they can justify a lower head count later by pointing at 'inefficiency.' Honestly, the best advice I can give is to stop trying to chase 100% of the arbitrary new metrics. Do what keeps you off the radar, save your energy, and update your resume. This place hasn't changed its culture in a decade, and it’s not going to start now.